Westland Township is a Guernsey County township of 2,183 people outside any village or city, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Order online with Standard, Rush or 24-Hour timing; a signed proof of service follows by email after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Westland Township
Pay $185 for Standard Service when five business days is acceptable: that tier's first attempt comes within 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, is the 48-hour tier, with a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, offers a first attempt within 24 hours, depending on submission time and server availability in the area. Where a delivery is not completed, another attempt costs $25. See the rates page or order.
Guernsey County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Ohio clerks usually mail the summons by certified mail. Personal or residence service is available on the plaintiff's written request, handled by the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Guernsey County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Everything in Civ.R. 4.1 turns on whether a written request exists. Without one, the clerk uses certified or express mail or a commercial carrier requiring a signature. With one, the clerk hands process to the sheriff, to a municipal bailiff, or to a person the court designates. A court designation lasts for up to a year and follows an oath that the applicant meets each stated requirement, including no felony or offense of violence in the last ten years. Ask the clerk what your court requires. The unclaimed mail guide covers a related problem.
Westland Township Courts and the Guernsey County Courthouse
The Guernsey County Courthouse, 801 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725, houses the Court of Common Pleas and lies 6.4 miles from Westland Township. Lower-level civil cases, small claims and evictions are handled by a municipal or county court; ask the clerk where a case is filed which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Westland Township
An eviction starts with the landlord's written notice to leave, which R.C. 1923.04 says must come at least three days before filing; it may be mailed certified, handed over or left at the home. Required content is covered by our eviction guide. Later, the summons must be served at least seven days before the trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Westland Township
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 North Clark Street, Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 439-8000, is 7.5 miles away; Genesis Hospital, 2951 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701, (740) 454-5000, is 17.9 miles away; and Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street, Coshocton, OH 43812, (740) 622-6411, is 23.0 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables, attorneys and court-designated persons as subpoena servers, who also file a return. A witness outside Ohio calls for UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Westland Township
The township includes ZIP codes 43725 and 43762. Adams, Jackson and Cambridge townships are neighbors in Guernsey County, while New Concord, a village, and Union Township sit in Muskingum County. More on the Guernsey County page.
Westland Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back refused?
The clerk notifies the plaintiff; on written request, ordinary mail follows (Civ.R. 4.6).
How do I serve a township?
A trustee, township clerk or county prosecutor under Civ.R. 4.2.